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BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
EARLY DETECTION MONTH
2009
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
A PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the American Cancer Society estimated 565,650 cancer deaths and more than 1.4 million
new cancer cases in the United States in 2008; and
Whereas, early detection increases the success rate of treatment for all forms of cancer, when
detected soon enough, over three quarters of those stricken could be saved; and
Whereas, North Carolinians are encouraged to educate themselves on cancer risk and symptoms;
and
Whereas, North Carolinians should do their best to lead healthy lifestyles that include, regular
exercise, eating a balanced piet that includes fruits and vegetables, limit exposure to the sun, avoid
smoking, limit alcohol intake, know and understand family history, learn and conduct self examinations,
and have regular screenings and check ups; and
Whereas, Cancer has touched the lives of many North Carolinians, and is a leading cause of death
in the United States and throughout the world; and
Whereas, North Carolina is committed to promoting greater annual awareness of the critical
necessity of the early detection of all forms of cancer;
NOW THEREFORE, I BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE, Governor of the State ofNorth Carolina,
do hereby proclaim May 2009, as "EARLY DETECTION MONTH" in North Carolina, and commend its
observance to all citizens.
BEVERLY EA YES PERDUE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of North
Carolina at the Capitol in Raleigh this fifteenth day of May in the year of our Lord two thousand and nine, and of
the lndependence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.

BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
EARLY DETECTION MONTH
2009
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
A PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the American Cancer Society estimated 565,650 cancer deaths and more than 1.4 million
new cancer cases in the United States in 2008; and
Whereas, early detection increases the success rate of treatment for all forms of cancer, when
detected soon enough, over three quarters of those stricken could be saved; and
Whereas, North Carolinians are encouraged to educate themselves on cancer risk and symptoms;
and
Whereas, North Carolinians should do their best to lead healthy lifestyles that include, regular
exercise, eating a balanced piet that includes fruits and vegetables, limit exposure to the sun, avoid
smoking, limit alcohol intake, know and understand family history, learn and conduct self examinations,
and have regular screenings and check ups; and
Whereas, Cancer has touched the lives of many North Carolinians, and is a leading cause of death
in the United States and throughout the world; and
Whereas, North Carolina is committed to promoting greater annual awareness of the critical
necessity of the early detection of all forms of cancer;
NOW THEREFORE, I BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE, Governor of the State ofNorth Carolina,
do hereby proclaim May 2009, as "EARLY DETECTION MONTH" in North Carolina, and commend its
observance to all citizens.
BEVERLY EA YES PERDUE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of North
Carolina at the Capitol in Raleigh this fifteenth day of May in the year of our Lord two thousand and nine, and of
the lndependence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.